Trolling the Interwebs

I like trolling around social media sites like Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram for wall writings and also to verify that I am not the only person who has a fixation with the things people write on bathroom stalls and random walls. If anything, my fixation can be seen as respect for their creativity, and respect for the fact that someone took the time out to write something on a wall while they were doing their business on the toilet.

I also find it fascinating that people have taken the time out to post not just anything, but something meaningful. And due to my fascination with meaningful words, I was just looking at some pictures on Twitter and came across these awesome posts. These had to be my favorite wall writings this week:

#2014Forward "#WallWriting" seen awhile ago in the most unlikeliest place.....! #Change_ProgressMUSTCome2Be! #GB pic.twitter.com/wIzc4vTVxk

— GlobalRenaissance (@Global_Renewal) January 3, 2014

Photo: Gay Bar Bathroom Writing Inspiration. #gaybar #bathroomwriting #inspiration #huntsville #partners... http://t.co/NgzWLgPe2N

— Stephanie Schrenk (@H3dgeClipper) September 29, 2014

Ignore the unlovely #bathroomwriting pic.twitter.com/lTUxgWQSaM

— Bridget Burnett (@lawlbrodge) October 20, 2013

 If only freelance wall writing was a thing. I'd be the first to sign up.

If you'd like a me to repost or write about a quote you wrote or posted online, just tag #wallprophecies, or tag me in the picture @AngelyMercado (twitter) or @anga_mercado (instagram) and I'll give it a look.

MTA

This is honestly not the first MTA inspired "vandalism" that I've seen in recent weeks. Just this year, the single ride swipes went from $2.50 to $2.75, even after various people testified at a hearing late last year regarding the burden a fare hike would have on various communities.

As per usual, the board went ahead and raised the fares. But while the price continues to swell, the number of regular delays and incidents involving the subway increase as well. The vandalism is somewhat understandable, but it would be more justified if it were in conjunction to an organized action to stabilize prices or stop any future hikes.

Now if only there were wall posts on the current housing crisis that has caused a record high homeless rate, or the fact that the Mr. Softee used to sell his addictive cones at only $1 each. If only.

#MTA you may want to do something about these current rates and omnipresent delays before there's a rider mutiny on your hands. #wakeup #wallprophecies

A photo posted by @anga_mercado on May 8, 2015 at 11:05am PDT

 On the bright side, we might revert back to the days when the subway was edgy, and tagged up all over the place, yet was more likely to make it on time and actually work 24 hrs like it was supposed to. Those were the good days, when only two doors opened, yet the L didn't shut down halfway to Manhattan. If only.

As usual, tag me or tag your pictures with #wallprophecies if you find anything cool. I'll check it out real soon.

#wallprophecies: how it works

Hello there word lovers!

I have always been captivated by writings on walls. Especially in hallways and bathroom stalls. Nothing says "I should write poetry on a wall" like a random person sitting on a toilet in a stall.

I can't help but try to wrap my mind around some of the hilarious or even thoughtful things that are often written on walls, or even scratched on different surfaces.

If you find anything cool, post it as a comment below or follow the instructions below on my embedded post. Can't wait to see your strange finds.

-A

People write profound, or dumb, or moving things on walls. I don't know why we're compelled to do so, but the results are fascinating. If you find anything cool on a wall (or any other object) please tag in with #wallprophecies I'll repost my favorites by the end of each week. It can literally be anything interesting. The weirder, the better. #thots #wallwriting #nyc #subway

A photo posted by @anga_mercado on Apr 26, 2015 at 6:12pm PDT